Marcarini

Based in the wall of the hilltop town of La Morra, Marcarini have been a constant winemaking feature in the Langhe hills since the 1850s. Today the estate is run by the engaging Manuel Marchetti and his enologist-wife, Luisa (nee Marcarini).

The Marcarini style of Barolo favours the traditional and Manuel is a passionate advocate for allowing the vineyards to speak for themselves without the interference of new French oak. He is adamant that he does not dislike the more modern Baroli, rather, he believes that for him and his vineyards this methodology would not be beneficial in translating the essence of both site and grape through to his wine.

His two cru Barolo, Brunate and La Serra, are quite different; the Brunate a bigger more brooding wine with dark aromas and flavours, while the La Serra's pure aromatics and more open palate show more elegance and finesse. The range also includes Arneis, Barbera, Dolcetto and an excellent Moscato.